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Identifying Common Food Additives: Nutritionists POV

Presented from India by Nt. Deepalakshmi Sriram

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Case Description

Nutritionists play a crucial role in identifying common food additives and their potential impact on human health. Food additives are substances added to food during processing or preparation to enhance its flavor, appearance, texture, or shelf life. One common food additive is artificial...

Case Summary

Food additives are substances intentionally added to food for technological purposes, such as improving shelf life, nutritional qualities, or sensory attributes. They are not consumed as food by themselves, and must be safe for consumption based on toxicological evaluations, excluding contaminants like pesticides or heavy metals.

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Nt. Deepalakshmi Sriram

M.Sc, RD, CDE Registered Dietitian at Smile Train

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